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IIT Madras launches Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems
The Centre will focus on thematic areas such as Mathematics and
Astronomy in India, Indian Architectural Engineering, Indian Political
& Economic Thought, and Indian Aesthetics and Grammatical
Traditions
Indian Institute of Technology Madras  Department of Humanities and Social Sciences has launched a Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems. It was inaugurated by Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, President, Indian Council of Cultural Relations , New Delhi and Shri Kumar Tuhin, Director General, Indian Council of Cultural Relations, New Delhi.
The Centre will focus on four thematic areas:
I. Mathematics and Astronomy in India, II. Architectural Engineering, Vāstu and Śilpa-śāstra, III. Indian Political and Economic Thought, IV. Indian Aesthetics and Grammatical Traditions.
Address the inaugural event on Saturday , Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, President, Indian Council of Cultural Relations , emphasized the need for a deeper study of India’s contribution to the world in the fields of science, technology, architecture, linguistics, arts, culture, economics, and politics, among other areas, and for disseminating the findings to the broader public.
Dr. Aditya Kolachana is the Principal Investigator of the Centre. The other faculty members from IIT Madras in this Centre include Prof. Arun Menon, Prof. Manu Santhanam, Prof. Santosh Kumar Sahu, Prof. Sudarsan Padmanabhan, Prof. Rajesh Kumar, and Prof. Jyotirmaya Tripathy. The Centre is funded by the Indian Knowledge Systems Division of the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Speaking during the occasion, Shri Kumar Tuhin, Director General, ICCR, discussed the importance of collaboration between CIKS, IIT Madras and ICCR for creating an awareness among international audience regarding India’s rich heritage and culture.
Shri Kumar Tuhin and Prof. Raghunathan Rengaswamy signed a MoU to formalise collaboration between ICCR and IIT Madras.
Prof. Raghunathan Rengaswamy, Dean , IIT Madras, exhorted the Centre to conduct quality research in Indian Knowledge Systems. He also spoke about the role of the Centre to create a conducive environment for foreign students to study in India and in the internationalization of Indian campuses.
The Key Outcomes envisaged from this Centre include Research output: The Centre aims to publish quality research related to Indian Knowledge Systems, and to disseminate the findings by hosting academic seminars and conferences. The research will involve collaborations with outside scholars and institutions.
Teaching output: The Centre will initially design and offer courses related to the thematic areas to the students of IIT Madras. Subsequently, these courses are planned to be offered on the NPTEL platform for wider dissemination.
Public outreach: The Centre plans to host workshops to familiarise school teachers and students with various aspects of Indian Knowledge Systems. Further, the Centre plans to reach out to the public via popular writings, social media posts, etc.
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Dr Arvind Panagariya, Former Vice-Chairman, NITI Aayog and Columbia University Professor addresses Secretaries of Government of India on “Openness to Trade: Economic and Policy Considerations”
Lecture is part of the program to take forward Prime Minister’s vision on the need to create better awareness at senior levels in Government about the importance of trade
Dr. Panagariya emphasises the importance of export-led growth and the need for revisiting the strategy on import substitution, export competitiveness, and the role of FTAs in trade liberalisation
The Department of Commerce , Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, in coordination with organised a Program on “Openness to Trade: Economic and Policy Considerations” for the Secretaries to Government of India in New Delhi today. The Program is part of the initiative by the Hon'ble Prime Minister’s to create better awareness at senior levels in Government about the importance of trade and the role played by exports in accelerating growth. It is also one of the Prime Minister's goal of exports as engines of inclusive growth and finding global markets for Indian local products.
Accordingly, the Department of Commerce has planned an initiative of a three-level Capacity building and sensitisation programme to improve awareness and enhance capacity within the Government of India on Economic, policy and legal aspects of Trade and Exports and the factors influencing the overall growth.
The inaugural session on “Openness to Trade: Economic and Policy Considerations” was conducted by Dr Arvind Panagariya, Professor of Economics, Columbia University, USA and Former Vice-Chairman, NITI Aayog for the Secretaries of the Government of India. Dr Panagariya emphasised the importance of export-led growth and the need for revisiting the strategy on import substitution, factors influencing export competitiveness, and the role of FTAs in trade liberalisation. He also highlighted the way forward for India when negotiating FTAs and their role in the global economy.
Shri. Rajiv Gauba, Cabinet Secretary, Government of India, was the Chief Guest and delivered the inaugural remarks highlighting the role of FTAs and government's intervention such as PLIs , ODOP  in achieving India’s goal of a US$ 5 trillion economy and the need for stronger inter-ministerial cooperation and coordination. He said that covid had made us realize the pitfalls of depending on one country and one source. The participants of the first session included Secretaries from several Ministries/Departments of the Government of India and the senior officials of the Department of Commerce.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Jal Shakti Ministry to Organize National Workshop on Dam Safety Act, 2021 Tomorrow
Workshop Aimed at Sensitizing All Stakeholders about the Provisions of the Act and to Brainstorm on Dam Safety Governance
Central Water Commission under the aegis of the Department of Water Resources, RD&GR, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India is organizing a one-day National Workshop on Dam Safety Act, 2021 for Dam Safety Governance in India on 16th June, 2022 at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, 15 Janpath, New Delhi. The workshop is aimed at sensitizing all stakeholders about the provisions of the Dam Safety Act, 2021 and to brainstorm on dam safety governance in India.
In India, there are 5334 existing large dams while the other 411 large dams are under various stages of construction. Maharashtra leads with 2394 dams while Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat are at the second and third spots in terms of the number of dams. India’s dams annually store about 300 billion cubic meters of water. These dams are ageing over the years with about 80% of dams exceeding 25 years of age, and over 227 dams exceeding 100 years. The ageing of dams and deferred maintenance of the dam have made dam safety a matter of concern.
The Dam Safety Act, 2021 was enacted by the Parliament and came into force with effect from 30th December 2021. The Act is aimed at ensuring surveillance, inspection, operation and maintenance of the specified dam for prevention of dam failure-related disasters and to provide for an institutional mechanism to ensure their safe functioning.
As per the provisions of the Act, the Central Government has already notified the constitution of the National Committee on Dam Safety  under the Chairmanship of the Chairman, Central Water Commission  to help evolve uniform dam safety policies, protocols and procedures. Further, the National Dam Safety Authority  has also been established to function as a regulating body for ensuring the nationwide implementation of dam safety policies and standards.
The Act comprehensively addresses the critical dam safety concerns under prevailing as well as new issues such as climate change, etc. Its key provisions include regular inspection of dams; hazard classification of dams; emergency action plan; comprehensive dam safety review by an independent panel; funds for timely repair and maintenance; operations and maintenance manual; record of incidents and failure; risk assessment study; dam instrumentation including hydro-meteorological and seismological network; accreditation of agencies; emergency flood warning system; and offences and penalty.
The Workshop will be attended by the Ministers/Policymakers and Senior functionaries, Technocrats of MoJS, Central / State / UT Governments, CWC, Academicians, PSUs, private sector and dam owners, all associated with the issue of dams, dam safety governance.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Ceasefire Agreements with Naga groups extended
Ceasefire Agreements are in operation between the Government of India and National Socialist Council of Nagaland/NK , National Socialist Council of Nagaland/ Reformation  and National Socialist Council of Nagaland/K-Khango .
It was decided to extend the Ceasefire Agreements for a further period of one year with effect from 28th April, 2021 to 27th April, 2022 with NSCN/NK and NSCN/R and from 18th April, 2021 to 17th April, 2022 with NSCN/K-Khango. These Agreements were signed on 12th April, 2021.
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DIVISIONAL LEVEL DAK ADALAT ON 28.12.2022
It is proposed to conduct a Divisional level DAK ADALAT at 11:00 hours on 28.12.2022  at the Office of the Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Chennai City South Division, T.Nagar North PO Complex , North Usman Road, T.Nagar, Chennai 600017. Phone Number – 28341668, 28342554 & email ID: dochennaicitysouth.tn@indiapost.gov.in.
Members of the public are requested to send their complaints/suggestions regarding the postal services  offered by the post offices viz Alwarthirunagar, Adambakkam, Adyar, AshokNagar, Besant Nagar, Engg.College, Guindy Indl. Estate, IIT, Injambakkam, K.K.Nagar, Kodambakkam, Kotturpuram, Madipakkam, Nandambakkam K.I, Nandanam, Nanganallur, Oggiamthuraipakkam, Perungudi, R.A.Puram,Raj Bhavan, Saidapet, Saligramam, Sholinganallur, St.Thomas Mount HO, Tiruvanmiyur, TTTI Taramani, Vadapalani, Velachery, Virugambakkam, West Mambalam, Alandur, Chennai Airport, Guindy North, Jafferkhanpet, Karapakkam, Madipakkam South, Mambalam R.S, Meenambakkam, Neelankarai, Nilamangai Nagar, Palavakkam, Pazhavanthangal, Rajaji Bhavan, RamNagar, Ramapuram, Shastri Nagar, Tidel Park, Valasaravakkam, Valmiki nagar, TN Dr.Ambedkar Law University functioning under the jurisdiction of Chennai City South Division to the above mentioned email id so as to reach on or before 27.12.2022 , according to the Press Release issued by Sr. Superintendent of Post Office, Chennai City South Division, Chennai 600 017.
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Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
ONGC inks Heads of Agreement with ExxonMobil for Deepwater exploration in Indian East and West coasts
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation  has signed a Heads of Agreement  with global petroleum giant ExxonMobil for Deepwater exploration in East and West coasts of India. The Heads of Agreement document was signed in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas on 17 August 2022 by Shri Rajesh Kumar Srivastava, Director , ONGC and Dr. Monte K Dobson, CEO & Lead Country Manager, ExxonMobil India in the presence of Shri Pankaj Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
Heads of Agreement being exchanged between Mr. Rajesh Kumar Srivastava, Director , ONGC  and Dr. Monte K Dobson , CEO & Lead Country Manager, ExxonMobil India , in the presence of Shri Pankaj Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas .
The collaboration areas focus on the Krishna Godavari and Cauvery Basins in the eastern offshore and the Kutch-Mumbai region in the western offshore. There has been a scientific exchange of exploration data in the last few years, which has led to this partnership. Collaboration between ONGC and ExxonMobil will be a strategic fit where ONGC’s knowledge and past experience in these areas will be coupled with ExxonMobil’s global insights.
Speaking at the event, The Petroleum Secretary Shri Pankaj Jain said, “Partnerships between a National Oil Company  like ONGC and an International Oil Company  like ExxonMobil will bring tangible benefits in the entire energy value chain and open new vistas to Exploration & Production paradigm. This collaboration will boost our confidence in going further ahead in deepwater exploration in the east coast of India where the potential is quite significant.
The Director  ONGC Shri Rajesh Kumar Srivastava said, “With this strategic collaboration to pursue exploration, I look forward to long lasting partnership. Through the discovery route, ONGC hopes to move to development wherein the inherent strength of ExxonMobil would be beneficial for efficient fast-track monetization. This will enable ONGC to ensure steps towards Energy Security for India.”
ExxonMobil India’s CEO & Lead Country Manager Dr. Monte K Dobson said, “It’s an exciting opportunity to collaborate with ONGC. Great things happen when the right people collaborate. He further added that 25 per cent of the ExxonMobil brain power is currently engaged in evaluating Indian deepwater. ExxonMobil is geared up to take this collaboration to the next level.”
Prime Minister's Office
PM addresses gathering on the occasion of Chartered Accountants’ Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed a large gathering in New Delhi on the occasion of Chartered Accountants’ Day.
In an address seen live across multiple locations throughout the country, on the first day of the roll-out of Goods and Services Tax, the Prime Minister described Chartered Accountants as doctors for the economic health and well-being of society. He also compared them to the saints and sages of the economic world. He said India’s Chartered Accountants are known the world over for their excellent financial skills.
The Prime Minister said that while the country has the capacity to recover from any setback, its development is seriously impacted when a small section of people start indulging in corrupt practices.
He recounted the various steps, including demonetization, taken by the Union Government in the last three years, against black money, and to bring elements indulging in corruption, to book.
The Prime Minister said that as many as three lakh companies have come under the scanner, in the course of inspecting the data mined after demonetization. He said that one lakh companies who have been found to be in violation of laws, have been removed from the Register of Companies. He reiterated that the Union Government has taken bold decisions in national interest.
The Prime Minister called upon Chartered Accountants to introspect and weed out corrupt practices and persons from their fraternity. Giving statistics about income declarations by the people during filing of returns, the Prime Minister urged Chartered Accountants to keep national interest supreme, while advising their clients. He reminded the gathering of the large number of professionals, including lawyers, who had played a key role in the freedom struggle, and urged the Chartered Accountants to follow in their footsteps, and advise their clients to follow the path of honesty, as the country ushers in a new era of economic integration, with the Goods and Services Tax. He said that the entire country reposes faith in the certification of Chartered Accountants, and said that this faith and trust should never be broken. He explained how the tax paid by taxpayers plays a crucial role in welfare of society, and development of the nation.
He urged Chartered Accountants to think about the goals that they can set for their profession in 2022, the 75th anniversary of India’s independence. Talking about the Big 4 auditing firms worldwide, he urged India’s Chartered Accountants to work towards creating the next big 4 global auditing firms.
Quoting Chanakya, the Prime Minister urged Chartered Accountants to not let this opportunity slip, and invited them to join the mainstream of nation-building.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the passing away of former Governor of Goa Smt. Mridula Sinha
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of former Governor of Goa Smt. Mridula Sinha.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, " Smt. Mridula Sinha Ji will be remembered for her efforts towards public service. She was also a proficient writer, making extensive contributions to the world of literature as well as culture. Anguished by her demise. Condolences to her family and admirers. Om Shanti."
Prime Minister's Office
On EarthDay, PM reaffirms commitment towards creating a better planet
‘’On EarthDay, let us reaffirm our commitment towards creating a better planet for our future generations. Let us work together to mitigate the menace of climate change. This would be a great tribute to our beloved Mother Earth.
I compliment all those individuals and organisations who are working towards promoting harmony with nature and ensuring sustainable development’’,the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Communications
TRAI responds to DoT’s back reference on its recommendations on ‘Methodology of Applying Spectrum Usage Charges  under the Weighted Average Method of SUC assessment, in cases of Spectrum Sharing’
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India  has issued its response to the back-reference received from Department of Telecom  on its recommendations on ‘Methodology of Applying Spectrum Usage Charges  under the Weighted Average Method of SUC assessment, in cases of Spectrum Sharing’ dated August 17, 2020.
The DoT, through its letter dated January 27, 2023, referred back a recommendation of TRAI on ‘Methodology of Applying Spectrum Usage Charges  under the Weighted Average Method of SUC assessment, in cases of Spectrum Sharing’ for reconsideration of TRAI under Section 11 of the TRAI Act, 1997 .
After examination, TRAI has finalised its response to the back-reference. The views given by the Authority have been placed on TRAI’s website .
For any clarification/ information, Shri Akhilesh Kumar Trivedi, Advisor , TRAI may be contacted at Tel. No. +91-11- 23210481 and Email: advmn@trai.gov.in.
Prime Minister's Office
PM shares a compilation of tributes to Bhagwan Birsa Munda
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi shared a tweet thread by Member of Parliament Shri Sudarshan Bhagat. The MP, in the thread, had complied the occasions over the years where the Prime Minister had paid tributes to Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"महत्वपूर्ण संकलन! जनजातीय गौरव के प्रतीक भगवान बिरसा मुंडा जी का त्याग और समर्पण देशवासियों के लिए हमेशा पथ-प्रदर्शक बना रहेगा।"
Vice President's Secretariat
Develop a constructive attitude and follow the developmental agenda: VP;
Instil the feeling of ‘nation first’ among the youth: VP;
Youth must become partners in national development: VP;
Liberate society from stereotypes and mischief:VP.
Presents Yashwant Rao KelkarYuvaPuraskar
The Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu has asked students, youth and politicians to develop a constructive attitude towards development of the nation. He furthercautioned that a destructive attitude would not do good for the nation and its people. ‘Youth are the future of any nation and they must work towards shaping India that is free of hunger, discrimination and inequalities based on cast creed and gender’, he added.
Shri. Naidu said that student organizations such as VidyarthiParishad must instil the feeling of ‘nation first’ among the youth and encourage them to actively participate in national development.
Shri Naidu said that youth participation in governance can bring about the desired changes in the society and asked the youth to become volunteers in taking the benefits of government programs and policies to the beneficiaries.
He also said that youth must be trained in disaster relief activities and skill development programs so that their service can be utilized to supplement the efforts of government agencies.
The Vice President presented the awards instituted in the memory of Yashwant Rao Kelkar at the 64th National Conference of Akhil Bharatia Vidyarthi Parishad in Ahmedabad, Gujarat and said that the awards recognize the achievements of young social and political activists and inspire others to take up activities in the interest of the nation and thereby become partners in nation building.
The Vice President said that the youth must abandon maladies like humiliation of women, casteism and come out of the burdens of unimpressive stereotypes to keep democratic creativity alive.
The Vice President said that the young India’s aspirations and their united efforts would determine the future of the country. Shri Naidu asked the youth to preserve, protect and promote India’s rich culture, tradition and values. He also stressed the need to liberate society from stereotypes and mischief.
Expressing his strong faith in the secular values of India, Shri. Naidu said that secularism was safe in India because it is ingrained in the country’s DNA. ‘Tolerance is at the core of India’s value system’, he said.
On this occasion, Vice President lauded the program of introducing students from North-Eastern States to other states of the country by the Student Council.
The Governor of Gujarat, Shri OP Kohli, Education Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendrasinh Manubha Chudasama and thousands of students from all the states attended the 64th National Conference of Akhil Bharatia Vidyarthi Parishad.